At the Africa Prosperity Dialogue: Develop solutions needed to deepen intra-African trade – Veep
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has charged Africa’s political and business leaders to develop signature solutions needed to deepen intra-African trade, spur impactful investments and bring prosperity to the continent. • Vice President Bawumia addressing participants in the dialogue Opening the maiden edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD...
South Africa: Long Covid
The Conversation Africa] Many people have persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID, a condition termed "long COVID". The UK's Office for National Statistics estimates 1.8 million people in the UK have long COVID symptoms at least 12 weeks after their initial infection...
Maiden West Africa Network for Infectious Diseases symposium begins in Accra
The maiden West Africa Network for Infectious Diseases (WANIDA) symposium, seeking to brainstorm on how to address health challenges in Africa is underway in Accra. The three-day event is on the theme “Infectious diseases in an era of global change: Innovative multidisciplinary pan-African efforts towards building capacity in Africa.” It brought together participants from Niger...
Airtel Africa makes public acquisition of 5G spectrum
Adebayo Obajemu Airtel Africa Plc has announced that its Nigerian subsidiary, Airtel Networks Limited, has purchased 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3500MHz band and 2x5MHz of 2600MHz from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for a gross consideration of $316.7m, payable in local currency. “This additional spectrum will support our investments in network expansion for
Caribbean eyes Africa for tourism growth
THE exploration of an African-Caribbea n tourism trade mechanism is among several opportunities being considered at the Global Tourism Resilience Conference, which Prime Minister Andrew Holness says is essential in boosting the growth of the sector. Holness was addressing the opening ceremony of the conference at the Regional Headquarters of The University of the West
South Africa: As With Covid-19, the Effects of TB Can Linger Long After It Is Cured
spotlight] According to the World Health Organization, of the roughly 10 million people who fall ill with TB annually, over 80% survive, in most cases due to a six-month treatment course. Unfortunately, as with long COVID, being cured is not always the last hurdle and many people go on to struggle with post-TB lung disease...
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According to a study commissioned by Australia’s Alliance for Gambling Reform and conducted by SustainoMetric, the country’s 20 biggest super funds collectively hold at least AUD 14.8 billion (about $10.3 billion) in listed gambling-related investments. Here’s What the Study Found The study analyzed the funds’ direct equity holdings and responsible-investment policies. It identified investments in
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TOSYALI secured 187 million Euro financing from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) for its first phase of 1.2 GW solar investment
TOSYALI continues to accelerate its energy transition by securing long term international financing for supporting its decarbonization agenda and sustainability investments. The company has signed Export Finance Buyer Credit Agreements worth 187 million euros with BBVA, under Spanish Export Credit Agency Cesce's cover, for Osmaniye and Niğde Projects in its first phase of solar power